THE METRO-ATLANTA PROFESSIONAL CHAPTER OF SISTUHS, INC.
Service, Scholarship, SISTUHhood
WORKING TOWARDS FOUR POINTS OF PERFECTION
Education, Spirituality, Leadership, and Well-Being are the National Objectives for SISTUHS, Inc and the basis of the Four Points of Perfection. The Four Points of Perfection is designed to have a holistic impact on people of color in the community; by providing moral and educational guidance, promoting spiritual growth, persisting on the development local leadership, and presenting a positive image of African-American Women and anything that positively enhances the survival and well-being of African-American Women.
PROVIDING MORAL AND EDUCATIONAL GUIDANCE
Scholarship Program
Through our annual Scholarship Program, the Metro-Atlanta Professional Chapter was able to award $500 scholarships to two deserving African American/Black women living in the metro-Atlanta area pursuing higher education. The recipients were selected based upon their academics, achievements, community involvement, and embodiment of the acronyms of SISTUHS, Incorporated.
Congratulations to our 2024 scholarship recipients:, Nia Louis and Wendy Carvalho. We wish you the best in your future endeavors and accomplishing your educational goals!
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​IWe would like to thank everyone for your contributions to our scholarship program. If you would like to learn more or donate to our Scholarship Program, please email atl_scholarship@sistuhs.org.
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PROMOTING SPIRITUAL GROWTH
Georgia Regional Women's Retreat
On May 15, 2021, members of the Georgia Region of SISTUHS, Inc. held their 1st annual Women’s Retreat. The retreat was designed to promote spiritual growth, while creating an opportunity for members to engage, bond, and build lasting relationships. Members of the Greater Augusta Professional, Kennesaw State University, and Metro-Atlanta Professional chapter collaborated to plan an amazing event. The goal of the program was to strengthen the bonds and relationships within the chapters, build members professionally, and to hone in on the importance of self-care. Not only did we have the opportunity to bond and learn, we also had the opportunity to give back to the community. As a region, we donated over 500 can goods to a local food pantry in the metro-Atlanta area. A huge ‘Thank You’ to the Greater Augusta Professional Chapter for donating over 300 can goods alone. Without service, there’s truly no SISTUHhood. The retreat was nothing short of amazing. We loved, laughed, and stood in the gaps for one another. In the words of Ava Duvernay, “we should conjure sisterhood wherever we can;” and we did just that!
PRESENTING A POSITIVE IMAGE OF AFRICAN-AMERICAN WOMEN
Male Appreciation & Community Awards
On November 16, 2024, MAP celebrated the men of the metro-Atlanta community for their contributions to the community. The Male Appreciation Community Awards were established to honor and acknowledge men in the metro-Atlanta community that have made significant contributions and strides toward improving the lives of others, particularly the underserved, through leadership, service, education, and/or political activism. Recipients were nominated by family, friends, and peers of the community.
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Congratulations to our 2024 Community Awards recipients:
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Young Person of the Year
​Roubens Paul
Educators of the Year
Al-Malik Freeman
Lebarron McWhorter
Community Service Award
Jamal Hawkins
Public Servant Award
Willie Hopkins
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In addition, we had the opportunity to recognize and show appreciation to the Atlanta Professional Chapter of Progressive Black Men.
Thank you for your contributions and the work you have done and continue to do in the community.
PERSISTING ON THE DEVELOPMENT OF LOCAL LEADERSHIP
Voter Educational Series
The mission of the Voter Educational Series is to actively educate and assist voters in properly preparing and planning their votes in the 2024 election. The series provided an opportunity for MAP to be active in the community and educate members of our community on the importance of voter registration, exercising their right to vote, and understanding the ballot. Our goal was to encourage members of our community to vote in an important election for Georgia and make them aware of the proposed amendments to the ballot.
Part 1: Plan Your Vote
Shelby Birch, Public Servant & Advocate, joined MAP on Instagram Live to discuss the importance of understanding your ballot by researching the candidates and being familiar with county and state amendments.
Part 2: Get Involved in Local Leadership
Guest panelists, Erika Nesbitt, Beth Harris, and Austin Heller joined MAP for a important discussion on on the importance of the 2024 election and getting involved in the community on the local level.
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OTHER WAYS WE SERVE
Local Initiatives and Service Projects
The Metro-Atlanta Professional Chapter always excited to partner with other local and national organizations to improve the social disposition of underrepresented populations through community service, education, and other social services. Please contact us at atl_community@sistuhs.org if interested in serving together!